Create digital signature in Adobe DC
NOTE: if you want a picture of your signature as part of your digital signature, you have to create the image file first.
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Sign a scrap piece of paper (full size).
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Scan as photo.
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Open file (it will be a PDF)
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Use snip tool to select only the signature.
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Save as .jpg or .png file and remember where you saved it.
Create the signature:
From the Edit menu (top horizontal menu) > Preferences >
Signatures:
Creation & Appearance > More, then click 'New':
Configure the appearance:
Configure graphic: This is where you will choose your signature image, if you want it to be part of the signature:
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Choose ‘Imported Graphic’
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Browse, find location, choose the file, click ‘open’
If you see a checkbox for 'Use modern user interface...', you can leave it checked.
Identities & Trusted Certificates > More:
Click 'Add ID' icon:
Choose 'A new digital ID':
Choose Windows Certificate Store:
Be sure to pick 2048-bit for the Key Algorithm!
Then add Usage Options (only works if you choose the Windows certificate)
Your signature should be ready to use. See
How to Use Your Digital Signature.